平衡
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. As a verb, it means to keep something in a steady position.
Examples
3 of 5保持饮食平衡对健康很重要。
Maintaining a balanced diet is important for health.
生态平衡遭到了破坏。
The ecological balance has been destroyed.
政府努力平衡预算。
The government is trying to balance the budget.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ping (flat/level) + Heng (beam/weight) = A level beam like a scale.
Quick Quiz
现代人很难在繁忙的工作中保持生活____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 平衡
Examples
保持饮食平衡对健康很重要。
everydayMaintaining a balanced diet is important for health.
生态平衡遭到了破坏。
academicThe ecological balance has been destroyed.
政府努力平衡预算。
businessThe government is trying to balance the budget.
他在绳索上失去了平衡。
everydayHe lost his balance on the rope.
我们要平衡各方的利益。
formalWe must balance the interests of all parties.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
收支平衡
break even / balanced budget
平衡点
balance point
生态平衡
ecological balance
Often Confused With
平均 (average) is a mathematical mean; 平衡 (balance) is a state of stability between forces.
Usage Notes
Crucial for IELTS topics on health, environment, and lifestyle.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes learners confuse '平衡' with '平等' (equality).
Memory Tip
Ping (flat/level) + Heng (beam/weight) = A level beam like a scale.
Word Origin
Ping (level) + Heng (the crossbar of a balance).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Reflects the traditional Chinese philosophy of 'The Middle Way' (中庸).
Quick Quiz
现代人很难在繁忙的工作中保持生活____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 平衡
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环境
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益处
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预防
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保持
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增强
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健康
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危害
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